COV-2087 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gwalior, North Western Provinces of 10 October 1826, bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from gwalior (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 10 October 1826. Note: 1 example recorded in red. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Gwalior HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Gwalior HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-2087 posted?

COV-2087 is dated 10 October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-2087

10 October 1826 Gwalior Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 October 1826, Gwalior HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2087)

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Date

10 October 1826

Description

Postal cover from gwalior (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 10 October 1826. Note: 1 example recorded in red. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 533, (Oct. 2000)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Gwalior

9 marks

9 other pre-1854 postal markings of Gwalior are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Gwalior pre stamp cover

COV-2087 is a Gwalior pre stamp cover of 10 October 1826 bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Gwalior postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from gwalior (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 10 October 1826. Note: 1 example recorded in red. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 533 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2087 is recorded; the Gwalior HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-2087

What is COV-2087?: COV-2087 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gwalior, North Western Provinces of 10 October 1826, bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from gwalior (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 10 October 1826. Note: 1 example recorded in red. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Gwalior HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Gwalior HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2087?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 533 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2087 posted?: COV-2087 is dated 10 October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 10 October 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 18 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 533, (Oct. 2000).